You’re so right that about both, it’s really about the training and despite that truth it’s hard to have something get in between you and your goals.

I’m so sorry that you’ve been having such a hard time with your injuries. I’m running a half on Sunday and I had a strained achilles earlier this week. I think it can sometimes happen leading up to a big race because you’ve hit the peak of your training intensity and distance. Also, because you’re excited, your body can tense up.

Obviously it’s hard to avoid these factors. Just remember it really is about the training and the experience and that there will be other races if you don’t happen to reach your time goal this time.

You’re going to do an awesome job no matter what time you get. You’re amazing for even getting to the start line. 🙂 I look forward to reading your recap!

That’s interesting about the body being tense because of the race approaching…I had never thought of that! And you’re right…the injuries definitely started on the weeks I did my two longest runs (though interestingly, not on the long runs themselves). I went for a long walk today (something I used to do a lot in the beginning of my training but not so much anymore) and it made me feel a lot more stretched out and less tight. I wonder if maybe the walking I used to do everyday was a good way to work those muscles without putting a lot of strain on them…and maybe I should have kept it up more even when the training got more rigorous? Just thinking out loud…haha. Thanks so much for reading!!